Health WHO declares 2024 mpox surge is 'a public health emergency of international concern' "What we’re seeing is tip of the iceberg" because of weaknesses in the surveillance system, says Dr. Dimie Ogoina, chair of the WHO emergency committee. Gabrielle Emanuel
Health Mpox outbreak grows in Africa On Tuesday, it's expected that Africa CDC will announce that Mpox is a health emergency of "continental" concern. An outbreak in the DRC has spread to four countries that have never had Mpox. Gabrielle Emanuel
Health Alarmed by mpox surge, Africa CDC is poised to declare a 'continental emergency' This would be the first ever emergency declaration for the African continent. What's the reason for this sense of urgency? Gabrielle Emanuel
Health How 'Grey's Anatomy' and recipes psyched Rebeca Andrade up to best Simone Biles You might be surprised to learn that "Grey's Anatomy" and recipes were on the Brazilian gymnast's mind on the eve of her gold medal winning routine in the Olympics floor event. Maria Isabel Barros Guinle
Health Prize for the eyes: WHO honors film on Indonesia's pioneering women eye docs The short documentary is called The Visionary Women of Indonesia. It profiles women ophthalmologists who are addressing the high rate of blindness in their country — and fighting sexism as well. Vicky Hallett
Health How a bunk bed acrobat from a favela in Brazil became the #2 female gymnast in the world Rebeca Andrade grew up one of 8 kids raised by a single mom. At age 4, she showed off at a gym tryout. After her silver medal in the Paris Olympics, Brazil is hailing her as a "national treasure." Maria Isabel Barros Guinle
Health Polio virus detected in Gaza wastewater raises public health concerns Wastewater samples taken in Gaza show vaccine-derived polio. Health workers are looking for active cases but have yet to find any. Meanwhile experts scramble to find out where the virus came from. Gabrielle Emanuel
Health Art is a comfort for these displaced Lebanese kids Displaced by current airstrikes and past conflicts, children board a brightly painted bus to attend art classes that aim to make them feel like kids again — and give them a way to express their pain. Jane Arraf Jawad Rizkallah
Health New HIV preventive strategy sparks excitement -- and protests -- at AIDS conference The final results of a trial for a new HIV preventive strategy are out today. Experts express enthusiasm. But activists at the 2024 AIDS conference in Munich are protesting the likely cost. Maria Isabel Barros Guinle
Health Dengue fever is — unfortunately — having a banner year. Can it be quelled? Case counts are skyrocketing in countries like Brazil and Peru and the virus is popping up in new turf, from Florida to Iran. What's the cause? And what's the solution? Jill Langlois